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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2024; 30(42): 4557-4565
Published online Nov 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i42.4557
Published online Nov 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i42.4557
Esophageal melanosis: Two case reports and review of literature
Liubou Kazacheuskaya, Kshitij Arora, Department of Pathology, Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport, LA 71103, United States
Author contributions: Kazacheuskaya L and Arora K designed the research study, analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patients for the publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Kshitij Arora, MBBS, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Louisiana State University Health, 1501 Kings Hwy Medical School Building B, Room 2-318C, Shreveport, LA 71103, United States. kshitij.arora@lsuhs.edu
Received: July 26, 2024
Revised: September 29, 2024
Accepted: October 14, 2024
Published online: November 14, 2024
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Revised: September 29, 2024
Accepted: October 14, 2024
Published online: November 14, 2024
Processing time: 97 Days and 10 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Esophageal melanosis is a rare condition. Its causes and natural progression are not fully understood. Some studies have reported an association with malignancy and as a potential precursor for malignancy. Extended research is required to establish an additional correlation for this rare entity.